Soil Health Session

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall

 

Moderator: Nick Adams, New Castle County Ag Agent, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

6:00
Welcome and Introduction
Nick Adams, New Castle County Ag Agent, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

6:05 – 7:10
Research Updates on Planter Technologies and Soil Fertility Following Cover Crops
Dr. Dan Quinn, Extension Corn Specialist, Purdue University

7:10 – 7:40
Soil Nutrients and Their Relationship to Crop Residues, Biology and Mineralogy
Dr. Jarrod Miller, Agronomy Specialist, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

7:40 – 8:30
Cover Crop Burndown Herbicide Selection and Considerations for Pre-emergent Applications in Relation to Total Biomass in the Field
Dr. Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Science Specialist, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

8:30
Adjourn

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Credits for this Session:

DE Pesticide Certification Credits:  1.00
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:  2.00
DE Nutrient Management Credits:  1.00
MD Nutrient Management Credits:  1.00
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:  PM: 1.00, SW: 0.50, CM: 1.00